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Alonissos island photo gallery by Lynne Adams

Alonissos is one of the Sporades chain of island off the east coast of mainland Greece. It is accessible by ferry from nearby Skiathos and less often from Evvia. The island has a tranquil charm, with most activity centred around the main port of Patitiri and the Chora village above. Beaches are few and most are stony but there is good walking to be had along the spine of the island with wonderful sea views. Head here for a laid back stress-free holiday.
Good: Quiet, relaxing with good walking trails. Bad: Poor beaches, few buses.

Quick facts Size: 20km(13m) by 4km(3m). Population: 3,000. Season: May(20C) - Oct(21C). Cash points in Patitiri. Getting there: Charter to Skiathos and ferry. Domestic flight Athens to Skiathos or ferries from Volos and Agios Konstantinos.
Getting around: Car hire, daily island bus Patiriri - Chora - Steni Vala. Water taxis in high summer. Special interest: A National Maritime Marine Park. Island hopping: Poor. Boats mainly to Skopelos and Skiathos only